Author Question: What was likely the rationale behind the framers' decision to have members of the U.S. Senate ... (Read 85 times)

sjones · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What was likely the rationale behind the framers' decision to have members of the U.S. Senate appointed by their respective state legislatures?

a. to minimize the effect of federalism
b. to insulate the Senate from the tyranny of the majority
c. to ensure legislative responsibility to the states
d. to maintain Senate dominance over the House of Representatives

Question 2

__________ powers are shared by the federal and state governments.

a. Concurrent
b. Constitutional
c. Federal
d. Unified